January 26, 2017 / Front Page

Washington-Wilkes High School senior Destiny Favors is the newest recipient of the WJBF News Channel 6 Scholar Athlete Award, and was recognized for both her scholastic and athletic achievements January 18. More...

In an effort to highlight more people within the community, The News-Reporter is currently searching for individuals, groups, and others to feature in the newspaper. We are searching for anyone and everyone who has a story to tell – no ma More...

I ’ve avoided getting into the middle of political discussions for the last few months on the recommendations of my doctors, who feel my brain needs to heal more than it needs to argue with people whose minds aren’t open to change anyway. More...

Graveside memorial services were held for Ann Arnold Crittenden, 84, of Swann Road in Washington, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Sardis Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Jim Newsome officiating. More...

Barbara Jean Vines, 60, of Washington, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Tony Vines; one daughter, Joie Reddish; two sisters, Rosie Shaw and Wanda Wilson; one brother, Lloyd Spencer; two grandson More...

The Wilkes County Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution that authorizes financing for the recent infrastructure upgrades within the school system, not to exceed the amount of $7,526,108. More...

W-W Chamber of Commerce awards for 2016 have been voted on by the membership and will be presented to the Civic Organization of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year at the or More...

Washington-Wilkes Pri­mary School will hold kindergarten (fiveyear olds) registration for the 2017- 2018 school year Monday-Friday, March 6-10, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Registration will be held at the school. More...

Spring soccer registration will be held February 1-March 1 at Washington-Wilkes Parks & Recreation Department, 22 Lexington Avenue in Washington. The registration fee will be $40 for ages 5-14. l More...